Hennepin County Board 07.14.2026
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
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Hennepin County Commissioners Recognize Vital Role of Supervision Professionals
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Hennepin County Board Awards Contract for Brooklyn Park Transfer Station
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Hennepin County Approves Sale of Key Property for Homeless Families
Approval of Board Meeting Minutes
Referral of department communications
Commissioner communication: Countywide employee awards
In memoriam: State Representative Michael Nelson
Commissioner communication: John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award for Twin Cities residents
Approval of claims registers
Watershed Board appointments (Riley Purgatory Bluff Creek Watershed District)
Proclamation of July as Disability Pride Month
Areas of Interest (5)
- County authorizes sale of former pandemic shelter (219 4th Street South) to People Serving People for $5.5M to create family housing.
- Hennepin County Board pays tribute to the late Representative Michael Nelson, highlighting his legacy in labor rights and infrastructure.
- Twin Cities residents receive 2026 JFK Profile in Courage Award for response to federal immigration enforcement 'Operation Metro Surge'.
- Hennepin County expands shelter capacity with new 55-bed family facility slated to open by October 2026.
- Board honors Disability Pride Month with official proclamation, citing goals to reduce stigma and improve digital accessibility.
Votes (3)
Approval of Board Minutes (June 11, 2026)
Moved by Irene Fernando · Seconded by Debbie Goettel
Appointment of Jessica Loftus to Riley Purgatory Bluff Creek Watershed District
Moved by Commissioners · Seconded by N/A
Approval of sale of surplus property at 219 4th Street South to People Serving People
Moved by Irene Fernando · Seconded by Debbie Goettel
Notable Quotes (4)
He never took himself too seriously, but he took the work seriously.
I learned in that private room that he was definitely the person to go to the mat on this issue. He was absolutely a fighter.
Not only did Mike give it a hearing, he talked to everybody on the committee to make sure it went through... This is somebody that really cares about good public policy.
Their actions reflect the core belief that our communities are stronger when we support one another, when we stand up for those whose voices are too often marginalized.
People (8)
Irene FernandoChair / District 2 CommissionerPresiding over the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners meeting.
Presiding over the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners meeting.
Jeff LundeDistrict 1 CommissionerPresented the in memoriam for Representative Michael Nelson.
Presented the in memoriam for Representative Michael Nelson.
Marion GreeneDistrict 3 CommissionerShared reflections on working with the late Rep. Michael Nelson.
Shared reflections on working with the late Rep. Michael Nelson.
Debbie GoettelVice Chair / District 5 CommissionerRecognized the Twin Cities residents for the JFK Profile in Courage Award.
Recognized the Twin Cities residents for the JFK Profile in Courage Award.
Heather EdelsonDistrict 6 CommissionerShared personal experiences working with the late Rep. Michael Nelson.
Shared personal experiences working with the late Rep. Michael Nelson.
Kevin AndersonDistrict 7 CommissionerParticipated in voting on motions and appointments.
Participated in voting on motions and appointments.
Michael NelsonFormer State RepresentativeHonored posthumously; remembered for labor advocacy and Blue Line extension support.
Honored posthumously; remembered for labor advocacy and Blue Line extension support.
David HewittAssistant County AdministratorProvided details on the surplus property sale of Federal Plaza.
Provided details on the surplus property sale of Federal Plaza.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (3)
- Hennepin County Board of Commissioners: July 14, 2026
- Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority: July 14, 2026
- National Pretrial, Probation and Parole Supervision Week: July 19-25, 2026